ATLANTA KIDNEY CENTER

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During your visit you will:

Have your weight checked
Hve your blood pressure checked
Review your medications
Have a physical exam (check your lungs, heart, legs for swelling)
Leave a urine sample (to check for infection, protein, blood)
Likely have blood drawn to check your kidney function and other kidney related lab tests
Review any recent test results or discuss any further tests needed
Discuss a plan of care- next appointment, any medication changes, lab tests needed, diet recommendations

What you can do to prepare for your appointment:

Bring an updated list of medications
If you have had lab work don at an outside location, make us aware at the visit
if you check your blood pressure at home, bring your blood pressure cuff to the visit so we can check your cuff
If you check your weight at home, bring a few recent weights

Questions you can ask

These are some recommended frequently asked questions for a first visit with your nephrologist:

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Monday - Frriday
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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(404) 905-2828